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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 29, 2013 21:19:03 GMT -5
Well I pulled the Hasagawa 1/48 George off the shelf in the garage and have been slapping some parts together. I started this model over a year ago in a GB here but then had no time or mojo for it, but now I do and want to get some paint on it soon. I'll be using this to test out a paint color mix and weathering before trying it on the KC97.
Inspiration to keep this one going and for the paint and weathering is of course some of the aircraft models from Jamie Haggis. I have his blog book marked and when it's time to paint I be checking there often.
Will try to get some pics up of this model soon.
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Post by Leon on Aug 29, 2013 22:01:09 GMT -5
Another wingie  ,I'll be looking forward to seeing this Rob.   |
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Post by modelfreak72 on Aug 30, 2013 0:19:24 GMT -5
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Post by danb. on Aug 30, 2013 1:40:17 GMT -5
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Post by venom1 on Aug 30, 2013 12:31:27 GMT -5
Definitely looking forward to this one Boss! With your weathering skills, I can hardly wait!!! Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 30, 2013 12:45:16 GMT -5
Thanks fellas. Charging the batteries to take some pics later. Got to do the boring part now, masking the glass...blah.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2013 14:28:27 GMT -5
pictures! we need pictures!
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 30, 2013 14:47:39 GMT -5
Boss, you won't believe who was at my door today? All of your armor kits, they wanted to know if they can stay with me because I can look after them better. LOL
Count me in of course whatever you are building it will be fun!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 30, 2013 16:59:48 GMT -5
Have to go where the mojo takes you Rob! Looking forward to seeing how this one comes out and what that translates to for the KC-97.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 30, 2013 23:07:25 GMT -5
A bit late with the update and pics, had a long busy day, sorry. OK I got her built up and the glass masked, did I mention I hate that part...  First thing to do was AB some primer on old George, and for this I used the AK Interactive gray primer. A couple of light coats and set it aside to dry. I didn't want to go with an all silver or polished metal type paint since I wanted to experiment on this before applying this to the KC. I mixed 30% Vallejo modelair Barley gray and 70% Vallejo Aluminum. This gave it a metal type color but also grayish which will be perfect for weathering.    So here we have the gray metal color applied in two light coats, then the leading edge masked and painted yellow.  Now this has to dry and then masked again for the green color. |
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Post by Leon on Aug 31, 2013 4:32:47 GMT -5
Looking really good in primer boss.on with the paint. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 7:57:25 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. The silver is actually on the model, just hard to see the difference between the primer and paint. had to give it a couple of light coats and recheck to be sure there was actually paint on it. Green will go on today, then decs.
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Post by TRM on Aug 31, 2013 8:03:43 GMT -5
Oh, look at you go!!! Very nice brotha!! Take advantage of that "time"!!! I am sure you have things planned out over there while its quiet!! Keep that fire lit on the bench!! LOL!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 8:12:28 GMT -5
Thanks brotha, got the green on her...um him...it. Letting it dry before the decs go on. This part was the quick easy part.  |
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Post by TRM on Aug 31, 2013 8:21:45 GMT -5
Nice!! Seen some pics and a couple minutes go by and there are some more!! Looks fantastic!! BTW, it could be a "Boy George"...LOL!!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 8:30:27 GMT -5
LOLOLOL....
yeah took the pics right after painting this morning. Taking advantage of the quiet time like you said..lol
Forgot to mention with that last pic of the green paint that I first sealed, applied some hairspray for chipping, then the green paint. Will see how this turns out, first time doing the HS chipping on a plane.
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Post by TRM on Aug 31, 2013 8:42:41 GMT -5
Grabbing a stool and some popcorn....chip chip chip........... |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 8:49:24 GMT -5
LOL
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 8:56:23 GMT -5
Well it was a productive couple of hours and the decals are now on. I did have an issue with one meatball on the fuselage. Was going to take a pic and dumb me, I grabbed the model by the fuselage without wearing a cloth glove that I had used the entire time so as not to leave finger prints in the somewhat fresh paint. Sooo a decal stuck to my thumb.It didn't lift but instead wrinkled. These decs are very thin and I managed to flatten most of it out but it does look like crap. With have to wok that area with the weathering some how.   That's it for now. Will seal the decs and wait for everything to cure before I chip. |
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Post by bbd468 on Aug 31, 2013 9:04:20 GMT -5
Hey Rob, Ole George looks awesome! Great paint and decs. What is the Green Tamiya? Cant quite make out what it is. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 9:07:42 GMT -5
hey Gary, thanks bro. The Tammy paint if XF5 flat green. It was the only green I have that matched the boxart, if that's correct..lol
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Post by bbd468 on Aug 31, 2013 9:12:36 GMT -5
hey Gary, thanks bro. The Tammy paint if XF5 flat green. It was the only green I have that matched the boxart, if that's correct..lol Thanks Boss! Looks great by my eyes! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 31, 2013 10:12:55 GMT -5
Ferk me! I was thinking about building a ship last week but now I want to build a plane. Quit playing with my mind... it is so fragile you know! Looking great... I can't tell if decals were messed up.
(pssssst your eyes only... I have two wingy kits in stash)
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 11:49:35 GMT -5
LOL Andy come on Andy, you know you want to build a ship and a plane. Since you have two in the stash, why not start one....lololol
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 11:50:24 GMT -5
Short update, chipping has started. Attachments:
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 12:23:03 GMT -5
OK just about done with the chipping. Still have to brush chip the meatballs then start the pin washes. Attachments:
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Post by Leon on Aug 31, 2013 12:34:40 GMT -5
WOW,first paint,decs and now chipping .Your really flying on this one Rob .Looking really good.May have to put the M60 aside to finish watching this. LOL |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 13:26:22 GMT -5
Thanks Leon, much appreciated bud.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 31, 2013 13:29:01 GMT -5
Ferk me! I was thinking about building a ship last week but now I want to build a plane. Quit playing with my mind... it is so fragile you know! Looking great... I can't tell if decals were messed up.
(pssssst your eyes only... I have two wingy kits in stash) funny, I was down in the basement and check a box of very old kits. Found these in there, among others. Revell 1/32 Me 110, Monogram P61 black widow, Revell 1/72 B-17 and a few other 1/72 kits. Looks like I started the black widow waaaay back when. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2013 13:31:02 GMT -5
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,I'll be looking forward to seeing this Rob. 
Can't wait to see if you beat her up a bit!
First thing to do was AB some primer on old George, and for this I used the AK Interactive gray primer. A couple of light coats and set it aside to dry. I didn't want to go with an all silver or polished metal type paint since I wanted to experiment on this before applying this to the KC. I mixed 30% Vallejo modelair Barley gray and 70% Vallejo Aluminum. This gave it a metal type color but also grayish which will be perfect for weathering.
